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Max out your MPG to get great mileage

How to max out your MPG to get great mileage

Too terrified to hypermile, but can't afford the gas prices at the current rates? Systm has some great tips for saving gas without having to sacrifice your life for it.

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Charge your car battery with red wine

How to charge your car battery with red wine

This trick is brilliant. Kipkay at it again. Blowing our minds with simple objects used in ingenious ways! Try this out. It's a last minute fix, but it works.

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How To Free a Frozen Parking Brake

Free a Frozen Parking Brake

A frozen parking brake (also called a hand brake or emergency brake) is going to cause a delay, but it can be thawed easily. Unlike most ...more

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Written 3 months ago by WikiHow | Comments 1
Views 2,255

How To Change a Sparkplug on a CBR 125 Motorcycle

Change a Sparkplug on a CBR 125 Motorcycle

Changing plugs on a motorcycle is good yearly maintenance. It's easy enough to do yourself, follow along with your owner's manual and these ...more

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Written 3 months ago by WikiHow | Comments 0
Views 536

How To Change Spark Plugs

Change Spark Plugs

General spark plug change how-to for a Dirt bike, motorcycle, car or anything else with a spark plug. Locate the spark plug or plugs. They ...more

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Written 3 months ago by WikiHow | Comments 1
Views 1,337

How To Change the Brake Light Bulb on a 2005 VW Beetle TDI

Change the Brake Light Bulb on a 2005 VW Beetle TDI

The focus of this project is changing the right-hand (RH) brake light ...more

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Written 3 months ago by WikiHow | Comments 0
Views 968

How To Change the Cabin Air Filter in a Toyota

Change the Cabin Air Filter in a Toyota

Many recent Toyotas have an air filter for the air that comes into the cabin. It reduces dust and debris entering through the ventilation ...more

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Written 4 months ago by WikiHow | Comments 0
Views 2,912

How To Change the Oil and Filter on a 2001 Beetle TDI Using an Oil Extractor

Change the Oil and Filter on a 2001 Beetle TDI Using an Oil Extractor

This article shows an oil extractor being used to change the oil and ...more

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Written 3 months ago by WikiHow | Comments 0
Views 213

How To Change the Oil in a 2009 Subaru Impreza

Change the Oil in a 2009 Subaru Impreza

This article contains instructions on how to change the oil in a 2009 Subaru Impreza (2.5RS/2.5i). It is basically the same as changing the ...more

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Written 4 months ago by WikiHow | Comments 0
Views 603

How To Clean Cloudy and Hazy Head Light Lenses on a VW Using a Lens Cleaning Kit

Clean Cloudy and Hazy Head Light Lenses on a VW Using a Lens Cleaning Kit

Modern day VW head light lenses are made from a Polycarbonate plastic ...more

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Written 3 months ago by WikiHow | Comments 0
Views 292

How To Detect Water Damage in a Used Car Before Buying

Detect Water Damage in a Used Car Before Buying

Motor vehicles that have been damaged by water can cause problems for ...more

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Written 4 months ago by WikiHow | Comments 0
Views 318

How To Determine Why a Car Stalls at Intersections

Determine Why a Car Stalls at Intersections

There may be lots of reasons a car stalls at intersections, but one that most people wouldn't think of is low automatic transmission fluid ...more

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Written 4 months ago by WikiHow | Comments 0
Views 176

How To Diagnose and Replace Battery on 2005 Vw Beetle Tdi

Diagnose and Replace Battery on 2005 Vw Beetle Tdi

Explains the steps and prodedures that a do-it-yourselfer can fix it ...more

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Written 4 months ago by WikiHow | Comments 1
Views 753

How To Do a Tire Rotation (4 Tires)

Do a Tire Rotation (4 Tires)

Tire rotations are crucial to ensuring that you get the longest life out of the tires you purchase. Over time, with different driving ...more

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Written 4 months ago by WikiHow | Comments 0
Views 327

How To Extend the Life of Your Car

Extend the Life of Your Car

With rising gas prices and very costly repairs, the last thing you want to worry about is if and when your car is going to break down ...more

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Written 3 months ago by WikiHow | Comments 0
Views 469

How To Fix a Car That Doesn't Start

Fix a Car That Doesn't Start

Repairing a car that wont start can be as simple as plugging in a wire, changing a fuse, or as complicated as replacing major engine ...more

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Written 3 months ago by WikiHow | Comments 0
Views 514

How To Fix Your Car's Air Conditioner

Fix Your Car's Air Conditioner

Have you been sweltering in your car because of a broken air conditioner? Here's a short guide to how air conditioning (AC) works, why it ...more

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Written 4 months ago by WikiHow | Comments 0
Views 2,951

How To Flush the Brake System on a 2003 VW Jetta Tdi

Flush the Brake System on a 2003 VW Jetta Tdi

This article describes how a VW Jetta owner can bleed the brake system ...more

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Written 3 months ago by WikiHow | Comments 0
Views 545

How To Instantly Remove Oxidation from Headlight Without Sandpaper

Instantly Remove Oxidation from Headlight Without Sandpaper

Using sandpaper to remove oxidation from headlight lens is a big ...more

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Written 3 months ago by WikiHow | Comments 0
Views 759

How To Jump Your Battery

Jump Your Battery

A battery has a negative terminal and positive terminal. Each terminal will be labeled with a symbol. A plus sign (+) indicates positive ...more

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Written 3 months ago by WikiHow | Comments 1
Views 638

How To Know when Car Tires Need Replacing

Know when Car Tires Need Replacing

Ever wonder when to replace your worn car tires? The performance of your car tires is critical to the safety, performance and efficiency of ...more

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Written 3 months ago by WikiHow | Comments 0
Views 640

How To Maintain a Car

Maintain a Car

With so much emphasis on car buying, few people consider the maintenance requirements of an automobile. The modern car may have as many as ...more

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Written 3 months ago by WikiHow | Comments 0
Views 342

How To Open the Hood of a Vehicle

Open the Hood of a Vehicle

Can't seem to get to that hard to find spot? You'd be surprised to find how easy it is to get under the hood (bonnet) of a vehicle! Make ...more

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Written 4 months ago by WikiHow | Comments 0
Views 280

How To Override Lexus Navigation Motion Lock

Override Lexus Navigation Motion Lock

Lexus Models with the navigation package disable access to several useful navigational functions when the car is moving. While this ...more

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Written 3 months ago by WikiHow | Comments 0
Views 924

How To Program a Keyless Entry for a Chevy Silverado

Program a Keyless Entry for a Chevy Silverado

Instructions to program a key less entry remote for a GM Truck i.e ...more

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Written 4 months ago by WikiHow | Comments 1
Views 1,739

How To Program Factory Honda Acura Remote Key Fobs

Program Factory Honda Acura Remote Key Fobs

Do you have new factory keyless remotes for your Acura or Honda? Reprogram up to 3 remotes yourself using these easy steps. Gather all ...more

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Written 4 months ago by WikiHow | Comments 0
Views 2,055

How To Recharge the Air Conditioner in a Car

Recharge the Air Conditioner in a Car

Do-it-yourself auto air conditioning recharging requires eye protection, a charging kit, refrigerant, and some practical knowledge. Keep in ...more

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Written 4 months ago by WikiHow | Comments 0
Views 3,755

How To Remove a Gl1500 Goldwing Front Wheel

Remove a Gl1500 Goldwing Front Wheel

GL1500 front wheel removal, covers GL1500 models from 1988-2000. First thing is to get a jack ready for the Goldwing, make sure it's a ...more

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Written 4 months ago by WikiHow | Comments 0
Views 469

How To Remove Bumper Stickers

Remove Bumper Stickers

So you're trying to sell your car and suddenly having that bumper sticker that says "Lost your cat? Look under my wheels" doesn't seem like ...more

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Written 4 months ago by WikiHow | Comments 0
Views 402

How To Repair a Tow Rope

Repair a Tow Rope

Using a tow rope to pull another vehicle can damage or even completely cut the line in two. Here is a simple method to repair the line so ...more

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Written 3 months ago by WikiHow | Comments 0
Views 299

How To Respond When Your 2004 Toyota Prius Stalls

Respond When Your 2004 Toyota Prius Stalls

This is a recalled problem from Toyota. Contact your local dealer. Having problems with your Prius? Try these suggestions next time your ...more

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Written 4 months ago by WikiHow | Comments 0
Views 255

How To Restore Hazey Headlights With a New Protected Surface

Restore Hazey Headlights With a New Protected Surface

Headlights that have lost clarity due to the outside elements can be ...more

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Views 116

How To Stop an Engine from Overheating

Stop an Engine from Overheating

If your radiator is not working properly, heat can destroy your car. Here's how to cope with heat until you can repair your cooling system ...more

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Written 4 months ago by WikiHow | Comments 0
Views 414

How To Take Care of Automotive Batteries

Take Care of Automotive Batteries

It's very important not to let corrosion set it in on your battery terminals. Once corrosion sets in, your car will randomly fail to start ...more

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Views 123

How To Tune up an Older Car

Tune up an Older Car

Cars built before about 1980 usually have simple Kettering ignition systems that can be maintained by home mechanics. These steps will ...more

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Written 4 months ago by WikiHow | Comments 0
Views 200

How To Tune up Your Battery

Tune up Your Battery

In this article, you will learn how to maintain and tune up your car battery . Make sure the battery is securely anchored to the vehicle. An ...more

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Views 166

How To Use a Self Service Car Wash

Use a Self Service Car Wash

The hollow bridge-like structure promising a clean car need not be intimidating. Sure, the directions may have rubbed off from years of wear ...more

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Written 4 months ago by WikiHow | Comments 0
Views 245

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Rosemarie Fiore is badass. She makes art with pyrotechnics, amusement park rides, Atari, guns, and pinball machines. Though all of her work is cool, I have to say my favorite piece is Fiore's larger ...

Who Needs Jump Rope When You Have a Flexible Friend

Breakdancing. Acrobatics. Gymnastics. Human jump roping fits in all. And why not? It's frickin' awesome. (Image credit: Flickr user envycleopatra.)

Indian Spiderman Defies Gravity (and Death)

Real life spiderman, Jyothi Rai of India, spends his time entertaining tourists by scaling walls of the Chitradurga Fort. The daredevil works completely harness free. Inspired? WonderHowTo's Climbing ...

Creepy Crawler Ant Robot

Wow, this robot has incredible movement. "A-Pod is an ant inspired hexapod robot with a 2 DOF abdomen (tail), a 3 DOF head with large mandibles. 6 legs with 3 DOF each. Total 25 servos ...

Remote Control Your Lawn Mower

Time to make those lazy Sunday afternoons even lazier. Instructables member johndavid400 has posted a full HowTo on modding your lawn mower to operate via remote control. " ...How to make your ...

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